OBITUARIES

Linda Sue Forson

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3 years ago

12/15/2023

Linda Sue Forson
October 28, 1942 – Decemember 11, 2023
NEWPORT – Linda Sue Forson, 81, died at her home on Dec. 11, 2023.
A memorial service to be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
She was born Oct. 28, 1942 in Fort Worth to James Darrell and Annie Lee Mills. She married the love of her life and soul-mate, Pat Forson in 1961. They spent 62 years together, always declaring they never wanted to be without the other. She died four weeks after Daddy.
Forson received her nursing degree in 1968. While earning her degree, and beginning her career as an Licensed Vocational Nurse. She and Pat moved their family to Newport in 1972. They started the Forson’s Forty Farm where they worked hard and lived happily for 51 years. She continued to work in the home health industry for several years.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newport for more than 30 years, where she sang in the choir and enjoyed handing out candy to the kids.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Pat Forson and her parents, James Darrell and Annie Lee Mills.
She is survived by her brother, Jimmy Mills; three daughters, Tammy Vaughn, Terry Forson-Hyde and Tracy Blackburn; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

OBITUARIES

Russell Kelvin Reed

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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July 15, 1958 – October 30, 2026
BOWIE – Russell Kelvin Reed, 68, passed away on Oct. 30, 2026 surrounded by his children.
A memorial service will take place on at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie.
Russell was born July 15, 1958 in Bowie to Leon and Doris Reed. Throughout his life, he worked in the oilfield and as an ironworker, taking pride in hard work and a job well done. Russell carried a gentle, hippie soul through everything he did. He believed in peace, lived with a free spirit, and brought warmth, humor and a genuine love for people wherever he went.
Deep in his heart, he loved the Lord and found joy in serving Jesus Christ and sharing His grace with others. Above all, he cherished the time he spent surrounded by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Karen Martin; and best friends, Kevin Matlock and Steve Henry.
Russell is survived by his children, Jesse Reed, Brittney Simpson and husband Dale, Shane Everitt, and Aimee Goodwyn and husband Danell; a treasury of precious grandchildren who brought so much light to his life; Cindy Reed, the mother of his children; siblings, Steve Reed and wife Jane, Tommy Reed and wife Cathy, Debbie Del Rio and husband Jose, and Scott Reed and wife Ann; and an extended circle of family and friends who loved him dearly.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Nelson Taylor Haynes

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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July 10, 1996 – October 30, 2026
NOCONA – Nelson Taylor Haynes, 30, died on Oct. 30, 2026.
A visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
The graveside service will be held on November 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls, Texas.
He was born on July 10, 1996 to James and Amanda Haynes in Nocona.
He was the son of James and Amanda Haynes; brother to Sidney and Courtney Haynes; stepbrother to Cassidy and Connor Cartridge; nephew to aunts and uncles; and a cousin and an uncle.

OBITUARIES

Norma Jean Oldham

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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March 15, 1938 – November 1, 2026
NOCONA – Norma Jean Oldham, 88, died on Nov. 1, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was born March 15, 1938 in Lewisville to Roland and Alice Heath.
She was the beloved wife of James Oldham and they were married 44 years.
Oldham worked for more than 25 years at Nocona Belt Company.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Royce and Ernest Heath.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Moore, Saint Jo; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.